To pronounce "startling", say STARTL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
startling
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STARTL-ing
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"startling" has 2 syllables: startl-ing. It rhymes with bartling and hartling, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Startling" has 2 syllables: startl · ing.
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